Atty. William Joseph Baxley

Atty. William Joseph Baxley

Mr. William Joseph Baxley is a lawyer practicing personal injury litigation, business litigation, consumer protection and 4 other areas of law.

Vestavia Hills Vestavia Hills 63 yrs experience 63 year
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Profile Summary

About William Joseph Baxley at a glance

William Joseph Baxley is a Member based in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, practicing at Baxley Jackson Law Firm. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Alabama U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Courts of Appeal, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh C (1963). Educated at University of Alabama (LL.B., 1964) and University of Alabama (B.S., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Vestavia Hills, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William Joseph Baxley is a lawyer practicing personal injury litigation, business litigation, consumer protection and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of Alabama in 1962, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • William practices at Baxley Jackson Law Firm in Vestavia Hills, AL

Practice Areas Explained

William Joseph Baxley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Joseph Baxley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William Joseph Baxley is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alabama →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

William Joseph Baxley is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Alabama →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William Joseph Baxley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Joseph Baxley is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alabama →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

William Joseph Baxley is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Vestavia Hills are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Joseph Baxley

Where is William Joseph Baxley's law office located?
William Joseph Baxley's law practice is located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. The firm is Baxley Jackson Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Joseph Baxley handle?
William Joseph Baxley focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has William Joseph Baxley practiced law?
William Joseph Baxley has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did William Joseph Baxley go to law school?
William Joseph Baxley earned their education at (LL.B., 1964); (B.S., 1962).
How can I contact William Joseph Baxley for a consultation?
You can contact William Joseph Baxley directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Joseph Baxley received?
William Joseph Baxley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Alabama
- 1964
B.S.
University of Alabama
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Courts of Appeal, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh C
Admitted: 1963

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